Learn to use OneNote tables and transform your messy notes into a structured, efficient system with these expert tips and tricks for 2025 ...

Here are some of the best free OneNote templates for project management and planners. Download OneNote templates for the desktop app.

While I recommend using dedicated project management software like Trello or Notion for Kanban boards, you can replicate the same in your OneNote notebook if you'd like.

OneNote's desktop apps have dozens of keyboard shortcuts. Use keyboard shortcuts for popular actions like creating a new page, applying a highlighter, text editing options, using tags, and more.

As you can see, I have Personal, Professional, and Quick Notes sections in my OneNote. This easily allows me to organize research I need to conduct according to each branch of my life.

How do you use physical notebooks for projects spanning years? OneNote is a notebook (or many notebooks), not really a project management tool or for enduring documentation.